ADMISSIONS PROCESS

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At Masters Academy International (MAI), we believe greatness is not a matter of chance—it’s the result of engaging in a daily process of transformation that allows each student to pursue their very best.

We partner with students to think, train, and perform like professionals, uniting top-tier academics, pro-level coaching, and a culture of mentorship and purpose.

MAI is more than a school. It is a catalyst for change—a place where students discover who they are today and build the skills, habits, and perspective to become the people they want to be tomorrow.

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Why MAI?

Because we refuse to make you choose

Most schools ask students to decide: rigorous academics or elite athletics. At MAI, those aren’t competing priorities—they’re partners in a daily process of growth. Students pursue both, without compromise, supported by mentors who understand what true balance requires.

Because sport is bigger than the game

Transformation at MAI isn’t limited to those who compete. Through our Non-Playing Concentration, students whose passions lie in the worlds around sport—science, media, business, advocacy—follow a mastery-based progression of exploration, experimentation, and capstone work. This isn’t a rigid track, but a guided journey that prepares students to turn passions into meaningful futures.

Because the future belongs to difference makers

Our pillars—holistic growth, durable skills, wayfinding, mentorship, teamwork, and making a difference—ensure that students leave not only prepared for college or sport, but ready to lead with courage and conviction in every arena of life.

Because community accelerates growth

Students at MAI are Mavericks—part of a global, diverse community where humility, courage, and teamwork are lived every day. Together, they challenge one another, support one another, and grow stronger than they ever could on their own.

Application Round Choices

Founding Families (Priority, Non-Binding)

Be among the first to lead. Founding Families are early partners who recognize the power of MAI’s model—one that refuses to make students choose between rigorous academics and elite athletics. This round confers priority consideration for seats and earlier access to our finite financial aid budget.

  • Non-binding—with a founder’s commitment: to secure your place and any aid award, families must accept and submit a non-refundable deposit by January 9, 2026.

  • If you do not accept by that date, your offer and any associated aid expire and your application returns to the Regular Notification pool. Offers and awards extended in the Founding Families round are not guaranteed in Regular Notification, as competition for both seats and funding increases over time.

Dates
Application Completion Deadline
Notification
November 1November 19 (Clarity applications for financial aid must also be complete at this time)December 12
Outcomes: Admit · Defer to Regular · Not Offered

Regular Notification

Our standard cycle for families who prefer the traditional timeline.

Please submit your preliminary form and complete requirements well ahead of deadlines so you can schedule interviews, request school documents, apply for financial aid in Clarity, and join an info session.

Priority Application Due
Decisions Released
Reply Deadline
January 15March 10April 10

Admissions Process

Day program only (no boarding for Grades 6–8).

How to apply

1. Preliminary Application

  • Indicate a preliminary pathway (Athlete or Non-Playing Concentration). We’ll pair you with an Admissions Officer to guide you through the process as you get to know us better.

2. Connect with MAI

While class observations aren’t available yet, choose one or more:

  • On-campus info session / small-group visit (no class observation)

  • Live virtual info session (Q&A with academic & student-life leaders)

  • Meet us at tournaments—MAI educational and sporting leaders at select events

3. Application & Required Materials (below)
Application Fee

A non-refundable $100 application fee is due when you submit your MAI application (the preliminary form has no fee). While we cannot waive this fee, families who receive an MAI need-based financial aid award will have the $100 credited toward tuition upon enrollment. (This is separate from the Clarity financial aid application fee.)

4. Interviews (required)

  • Student interview (20–30 minutes)

  • Parent/guardian interview

5. Financial Aid (optional but encouraged)

Submit alongside your admission file.

Required Materials — Middle Grades

  • Transcripts from the last two years

  • ISEE or SSAT results (required)

  • Two teacher recommendations—Humanities and Math

  • Parent/Guardian Statement

  • Student Interview (required)

  • Parent/Guardian Interview (required)

  • Pathway Materials

Athlete Snapshot: sport(s), current level/teams, training rhythm, coach contact (short video or verified stats welcome, not required)

Non-Playing Concentration Snapshot: a 60–90s video or one-page note about what you’re curious about around sport (not a fixed track)

  • Financial Aid application (optional but encouraged)

Key Dates — Middle Grades

Founding Families (Early Selection)

  • Preliminary Application Due: November 1

  • Application Completion Deadline: November 19

  • Notification: December 12

Regular Notification Round

  • Completed Application Due: January 15

  • Decisions Released: March 10

  • Reply Deadline: April 10

(No rolling admissions at this time.)

Day & boarding options available for Grades 9–12 and PG.

How to apply

  • 1. Preliminary Application (select Athlete or Non-Playing Concentration)

  • 2. Connect with MAI (on-campus/virtual sessions; tournament meet-ups)

  • 3. Application & Required Materials (by entry grade below)

Application Fee

A non-refundable $100 application fee is due when you submit your MAI application (the preliminary form has no fee). While we cannot waive this fee, families who receive an MAI need-based financial aid award will have the $100 credited toward tuition upon enrollment. (This is separate from the Clarity financial aid application fee.)

  • 4. Interviews (required)

Student interview

Parent/guardian interview

College Counseling interview (required for Grade 10+ and PG)

  • 5. Financial Aid (optional but encouraged)

Required Materials — by Entry Grade

Grade 9 (mirrors Middle Grades)

  • Transcripts (last two years)

  • ISEE or SSAT (required)

  • Two teacher recommendations—Humanities & Math

  • Parent/Guardian Statement

  • Student & Parent/Guardian Interviews (required)

  • Pathway Materials (as above)

  • FA application (optional but encouraged)

Grade 10

  • Transcripts (last three years or since Grade 8)

  • Testing (choose one): Testing (choose one): ISEE/SSAT or PSAT/NMSQT

  • Three recommendations—Humanities, Math, Advisor/Dean/School Counselor (required)

  • Parent/Guardian Statement

  • Student & Parent/Guardian Interviews (required)

  • College Counseling Interview (required)

  • Pathway Materials (artifact recommended for Non-Playing Concentration)

  • FA application (optional but encouraged)

Grade 11

  • Transcripts (last three years)

  • Testing (choose one): SSAT, ISEE, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or ACT

  • Three recommendations—Humanities, Math, Advisor/Dean/School Counselor (required)

  • Parent/Guardian Statement

  • College Counseling Interview (required)

  • Pathway Materials

Athlete: résumé plus one of film link, verified stats, or coach assessment

Non-Playing Concentration: required short artifact (90-sec video or one-page concept/work sample)

  • FA application (optional but encouraged)

Grade 12

  • Transcripts (last three years)

  • Testing (required): SAT or ACT

  • Three recommendations—Humanities, Math, Advisor/Dean/School Counselor (required)

  • Parent/Guardian Statement

  • Student & Parent/Guardian Interviews (required)

  • College Counseling Interview (required)

  • Pathway Materials (as for Grade 11)

  • FA application (optional but encouraged)

Postgraduate (PG)

  • Final high school transcript

  • Testing (required): SAT or ACT

  • Three recommendations—Humanities, Math, Advisor/Dean/School Counselor (required)

  • Student & Parent/Guardian Interviews (required)

  • College Counseling Interview (required)

  • Pathway Materials (as for Grade 11)

  • FA application (optional but encouraged)

Key Dates — Upper Grades

Founding Families (Early Selection)

  • Preliminary Application Due: November 1

  • Application Completion Deadline: November 19

  • Notification: December 12

Regular Notification Round

  • Priority Application Due: January 15

  • Decisions Released: March 10

  • Reply Deadline: April 10

(No rolling admissions at this time.)

Tuition & Financial Aid

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Visit & Connect

On-Campus Info Sessions

(no class observation yet)

Small-group visits with academic leaders, the Deans team, and Admissions.

Live Virtual Info Sessions

Combined sessions and pathway-specific sessions (Athlete / Non-Playing Concentration), with Middle Grades and Upper Grades breakouts.

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Meet Us at Tournaments

With multiple sport pathways, MAI educational and sporting leaders will host meet-ups at select tournaments. We’ll post dates/locations as coaches finalize schedules.

Program Conversations (by request)

  • Admissions Dean consult (15–20 min)
  • Sport program overview (15 min)
  • Non-Playing Concentration chat (15 min)

Frequently Asked Questions

Grades 6–12 and PG.

  • Middle Grades (6–8): Day only (no boarding)

  • Upper Grades (9–12 & PG): Day & boarding

Founding Families: Nov 1 (Prelim) · Nov 19 (Complete) · Dec 12 (Notify)

Regular Round: Jan 15 (Priority Due) · Mar 10 (Decisions) · Apr 10 (Reply)

(No rolling admissions at this time.)

Student and parent/guardian interviews for all applicants; College Counseling interview required for Grade 10+ and PG.

  • 6–8: ISEE or SSAT (required)

  • 9: ISEE or SSAT (required)

  • 10: ISEE/SSAT or PSAT/NMSQT (choose one)

  • 11: SSAT, ISEE, PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, or ACT (choose one)

  • 12: SAT or ACT (required)

  • PG: SAT or ACT (required)

  • 6–8 & Grade 9: Two teachers—Humanities & Math

  • Grades 10–12 & PG: Three—Humanities, Math, and an Advisor/Dean/School Counselor (required)

Every applicant selects a preliminary pathway.

  • Athlete: snapshot (sport(s), level/teams, training rhythm, coach contact; film/stats welcome)

  • Non-Playing Concentration: simple interest artifact (60–90s video or one-page note). Not a fixed track—interests develop via Intro → Workshop → Capstone.

Info sessions (on-campus & virtual) are available now; class observation isn’t available yet. We offer combined and pathway-specific sessions with grade-level breakouts.

Yes—meet-ups across multiple sports; schedule coming as coaches finalize.

Need-based aid only. Clarity application (≈ under 30 minutes); IRS transfer (Form 4506-C) for tax data; $60 fee covers all Clarity schools; automatic fee waivers for qualifying families. Aid decisions are released with admission decisions.

No. Aid isn’t available for international applicants.

Yes. A non-refundable $100 application fee is due when you submit the MAI application; the preliminary form has no fee. We cannot waive this fee. If your family receives an MAI need-based financial aid award and you enroll, the $100 will be credited toward tuition. (Note: this is separate from the Clarity financial aid application fee of $60.)

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